Google’s Nest Doorbell is my most used smart home device, and this Prime Day it’s deeply discounted

I started my smart home with a Nest Thermostat, but quickly added a Nest Doorbell to the mix so that I could easily keep an eye on my front entrance.

Receiving alerts when packages are delivered is an incredibly handy feature in this day and age, where package deliveries are extremely frequent.

I no longer have to leave my work desk just to know who is at the door, a boon for sure when I live in a two-story house and work on the second story.

I also love that I can see who is at my door when I’m gone, easily checking in to make sure nothing is popping off on my street (yes, I live in a city).

The reassurance I get from being able to look at my front yard and doorway at any time of day from any location is hard to put a price on.

But, thanks to this spectacular Amazon Prime Day deal, you can easily pick up my favorite smart doorbell while saving yourself $60, bringing the $180 retail price down to $120.

That’s cheaper than any single Nest Camera, indoors or out, making today’s deal on the Nest Doorbell (Battery) the perfect way to save while adding a smart camera to the homestead.

What’s great about the Nest Doorbell (Battery)

The subscription isn’t necessary is a big reason

That’s my Nest Doorbell, in Linen, which matches my off-white front door just fine. It’s the wired version, since I had the wiring necessary, but the battery version on sale today is even more user-friendly.

You won’t have to wire it to a power source if you don’t want to or don’t have the needed connection. This way, you can hit the ground running without a complicated install. Simply connect it to your doorbell chime, and you’re good to go.

While a convenient install is appreciated, the big selling point to me is that no subscription is necessary to get alerts about people and packages, which competitors often charge for.

Sure, you’ll have to pick up a Nest Aware subscription if you’d like to record from the cam and store those videos in the cloud, but really, I have yet to find a solid reason to store my videos when I’m mainly interested in the live video feed and alerts.

The good news is you have the option if you don’t mind paying an extra $8 a month.

Ultimately, I dip into the Google Home app on the regular to check in on my front doorbell camera, watching for deliveries, while keeping an eye on my yard and street.

Call me a busy body if you like, but the comfort that comes with the security a camera doorbell adds to the homestead can’t be beat, especially with Google tying things nicely into Android for a native and user-friendly experience.

If you’re in the market for a new smart doorbell, look no further than the Nest Doorbell while it’s hitting a sweet discount during Prime Day at $60 off.